L'Italia si prepara al picco del caldo africano previsto per lunedì 29 giugno, con temperature che potrebbero raggiungere i 40 gradi. 17 città sono già in "bollino rosso" per ondate di calore, mentre l'OMS dichiara l'emergenza sanitaria in Europa.
US seed patents, allowing corporations to control over 70% of corn and soybean seed sales, are stifling innovation and diverting taxpayer subsidies intended for farmers into corporate profits. The DOJ has stated these patents obstruct competition and research in agriculture.
L'Italia affronta un'intensa ondata di caldo con 15 città in 'bollino rosso' per rischio massimo. Si registrano disagi, sovraffollamento dei pronto soccorso e casi di colpi di calore. L'ondata dovrebbe durare almeno fino a fine mese.
Da domani 7 città italiane saranno sotto allerta bollino giallo per l'ondata di caldo. L'Umbria e Perugia in particolare saranno colpite, insieme ad Ancona, Bologna, Firenze, Napoli, Rieti e Roma. Il sistema operativo è dislocato in 27 città.
Julie Newmar, iconic for her role as Catwoman in the 1960s Batman TV series, reflects on her life, career, spirituality, and her approach to beauty and challenges at 90, living with her son John who has Down’s syndrome.
Présentation de l'artiste L.GRÉO et de son univers artistique, parallèlement à une analyse du déclin de la démocratie libérale mondiale selon un rapport de l'institut V-Dem.
Taiwan's Ministry of Agriculture will restrict the export of peanut seeds to protect unique domestic varieties like Tainan No. 14 and "Black King Kong." The move aims to prevent foreign cultivation and re-importation, safeguarding the local market and industry.
Beyond plain water, options like chia seed water, okra water, lemon water, and coconut water offer hydration plus vitamins, minerals, and fiber. Research also highlights benefits of strength training and the negative impact of excess sugar on gut health.
Shiga Prefecture has developed a new heat-resistant rice variety named 'Kotosansan' to replace the heat-sensitive 'Kinuhikari'. It shares a common ancestor with Kyoto's 'Kyoshikibu', making them 'cousins'. Both aim to address quality degradation due to rising temperatures.
Fungos micorrízicos arbusculares formam associações simbióticas com plantas do Cerrado, ampliando a absorção de água e nutrientes e aumentando a tolerância a estresses como seca e solos ácidos, sendo cruciais para a biodiversidade do bioma.
High gas prices, exacerbated by US involvement in a conflict with Iran, are impacting truck drivers and the broader economy. Analysts predict prices will remain elevated, affecting upcoming US midterm elections and voter sentiment towards the Trump administration.
High gas prices, exacerbated by US actions against Iran, are straining truckers and impacting voter sentiment ahead of US midterm elections. Drivers face significant increases in fuel costs, affecting their livelihoods and potentially influencing election outcomes.
A study by ICAR scientists reveals El Niño years have historically reduced India's key kharif crop yields, like paddy and maize, by over 10% in many districts. Researchers urge contingency planning for drought-tolerant varieties and water management.
Dutch firm Floricultura uses genetic markers to accelerate orchid breeding, predicting traits like color and disease resistance, reducing wait times from 3 years, while human judgment remains crucial for final selection based on beauty.
Singapore's cultural festival saw Indian mangoes as the star attraction, with performers receiving boxes of the prized fruit. Organized by the Indian High Commission, the event aimed to boost mango exports and offered a taste of "Incredible India." This initiative, part of a broader strategy to promote premium varieties globally, has generated significant enthusiasm and curiosity among residents.
Utz issues voluntary recall for certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips over contamination linked to seasoningSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailUtz has issued a voluntary US recall of two potato chip brands after concerns that they could be contaminated with salmonella, a type of bacteria that can lead to food-borne illness.Certain varieties of Zapp’s and Dirty potato chips may contain contamination linked to the seasoning used on the products, according to the US Food and Drug Administration in a recall issued on Monday. The recall applies to three flavors of Zapp’s chips sold in various bag sizes, along with three flavors of Dirty chips packaged in 2-ounce bags. Continue reading...
India's agriculture ministry expects stable wheat production for 2025-26 despite weather-related challenges. While industry estimates are lower, increased acreage and improved seed varieties are expected to offset losses from heat stress and unseasonal rainfall.
